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Posted By Calzone

Thank you for your response and adding to this...

Thank you for your response and adding to this discussion. I kinda knew that your post was not directed at me, but I took the ball and ran with it.

It seems that today young people are getting...

Forum: SLRs - the unRF

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Pentax 67 Gas!

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Posted By Calzone

Pro-Mone, Very nice shot of Starsky. Cal

Pro-Mone,

Very nice shot of Starsky.

Cal

Forum: Philosophy of Photography

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Posted By Calzone

At 55 years old some people might say I'm too...

At 55 years old some people might say I'm too young to be an old hippy, but to me it really was the culture of the Vietnam War.

Even though the war ended in the early 70's, and I graduated high...

Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion

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Poll: Do you use contrast Filter

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Posted By Calzone

On all rangefinders I tend to use a 2X yellow...

On all rangefinders I tend to use a 2X yellow (B&W 22 MRC) the most with an occassional orn/red B&W 40 or 41. I like having the contrast on the negative rather than add it in the darkroom. I like the...

Forum: Philosophy of Photography

1 Week Ago

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Posted By Calzone

Had long hair since I was a kid; Had my ear...

Had long hair since I was a kid; Had my ear peiced back in 1973 when the film "Serpico" first came out, but I no longer wear an ear ring; Been shooting used film cameras since the 70's; been wearing...

Forum: Repair / Camera Care

2 Weeks Ago

Replies: 5

M4 rear door film reminder removal???

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Posted By Calzone

Phil, I know you know M4's inside and out. A...

Phil,

I know you know M4's inside and out. A benefit of not having the film reminder is that it often catches my mustache or arrogant chin beard.

Cal

Forum: Repair / Camera Care

2 Weeks Ago

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M4 rear door film reminder removal???

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Posted By Calzone

John, You are correct, but the original...

John,

You are correct, but the original vulcanite already has a patch missing and another spot started crumbling just by touching it. Because I have a boring day job I have to daydream and get a...

Forum: SLRs - the unRF

2 Weeks Ago

Replies: 32

I love my Nikon F2

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Posted By Calzone

Those first cameras carry a lot of sentiment. I...

Those first cameras carry a lot of sentiment. I understand.

Cal

Forum: Repair / Camera Care

2 Weeks Ago

Replies: 5

M4 rear door film reminder removal???

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Posted By Calzone

M4 rear door film reminder removal???

I have a M4 that needs recovering. I checked out CameraLeather.com and discovered that they make a kit that omits the space for the film reminder dial on the back door for a MD-2, and this offers a...

Forum: SLRs - the unRF

2 Weeks Ago

Replies: 32

I love my Nikon F2

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Posted By Calzone

Dave, I'm a big fan of Nikon F3's, but I have to...

Dave,

I'm a big fan of Nikon F3's, but I have to say I'm very fond of Nikon F2's, and to me it is just a sexy camera. Back in the 70's my first camera was a F2A, I owned F2AS's which have the best...

Forum: Philosophy of Photography

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Posted By Calzone

In a word perhaps "trendy" is a better term and...

In a word perhaps "trendy" is a better term and this includes clothes, fashion and even where you live.

Cal

Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M"

2 Weeks Ago

Replies: 1,583

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Posted By Calzone

Particularly good at night, wonderful midrange...

Particularly good at night, wonderful midrange pop, and detailed rendering. Since I have and love my 28 Cron the 35/1.8 Nikkor saves me a lot of money because I don't need a 35 Lux ASPH pre-FLE. I...

Forum: Philosophy of Photography

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Posted By Calzone

The truth is that I'm not a hipster, just a...

The truth is that I'm not a hipster, just a leftover hippy who now is old. LOL.

Cal

Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M"

2 Weeks Ago

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Posted By Calzone

Klaus, In any kind of brightness a B&W 22 (2X...

Klaus,

In any kind of brightness a B&W 22 (2X yellow) either eliminates any clipping or greatly diminshes the clipping. I found that setting the clipping indicators to 1% along with viewing the...

Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M"

2 Weeks Ago

Replies: 1,583

Views: 125,190

Posted By Calzone

Ashwin, You and I are very lucky guys to own a...

Ashwin,

You and I are very lucky guys to own a 35/1.8 Nikkor in LTM. Only about 1.5K were evermade. I find the rendering of this lens to be great on the Monochrom, and it is so small with no VF'er...

Forum: Leica M Film Cameras

2 Weeks Ago

Replies: 20

A strange M4

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Posted By Calzone

Congrates on your M4. What a great camera. Also...

Congrates on your M4. What a great camera. Also know that I like the bigger frames on my M4 over my Wetzlar M6.

Cal

Forum: Leica M Film Cameras

2 Weeks Ago

Replies: 20

A strange M4

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Posted By Calzone

I own a M4 that has no guard. If you check at...

I own a M4 that has no guard.

If you check at Cameraleather.com and read about ordering any covering they clearly state to specify if your M4 has or does not have a guard.

Cal

Forum: Photography General Interest

2 Weeks Ago

Replies: 28

Best place in the world to shop for old cameras?

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Posted By Calzone

I've had some luck over the years in NYC at both...

I've had some luck over the years in NYC at both Adorama and at B&H, but since I'm local I can take advantage of seeing cameras and lenses in person to take advantage of miss-pricings and...

Forum: Roger Hicks -- Author of The Rangefinder Book

2 Weeks Ago

Replies: 57

What do YOU use a pocket knife/pocket tool for?

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Posted By Calzone

Ken, Been stopped, taken off a subway by plain...

Ken,

Been stopped, taken off a subway by plain clothed NYPD several times. Knives were never confiscated. The cops kinda liked my knives and appreciated their quality, even though one was a spring...

Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M"

2 Weeks Ago

Replies: 1,583

Views: 125,190

Posted By Calzone

Bruno, I find the a 28 and 50 to make a great...

Bruno,

I find the a 28 and 50 to make a great spread pair. A 28 Cron ASPH and a 50 Lux ASPH is a match made in heaven.

I don't miss 35, but I own two: a 35/1.8 Nikkor in LTM and a 35/2.8 Summaron....

Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M"

2 Weeks Ago

Replies: 1,583

Views: 125,190

Posted By Calzone

Dave, You are correct. I like B&W MRC versions...

Dave,

You are correct. I like B&W MRC versions because not only are they easier to clean, but the also seem to stay cleaner. I use B&W 22, 40 and 41.

Set up your clipping indicators at 1% and take...

Forum: Roger Hicks -- Author of The Rangefinder Book

2 Weeks Ago

Replies: 57

What do YOU use a pocket knife/pocket tool for?

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Posted By Calzone

Roger, I use mine as a money clip, but a...

Roger,

I use mine as a money clip, but a Damascus steel blade that hold's an edge that stays scalpel sharp is a lot of overkill for opening packages and letters. Also know that my knife is a limited...

Forum: Leica M Film Cameras

2 Weeks Ago

Replies: 20

A strange M4

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Posted By Calzone

Some early M4's came from the factory with lens...

Some early M4's came from the factory with lens release guards.

Cal

Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M"

2 Weeks Ago

Replies: 1,583

Views: 125,190

Posted By Calzone

Don't sell the 50 Lux ASPH: you'll regret it. It...

Don't sell the 50 Lux ASPH: you'll regret it. It matches wonderfully with a 28 Cron. I own both. This is an ideal lens pair. You are a lucky guy.

For old glass I use a 35/2.8 Summaron and a 35/1.8...

Forum: 120 RF's Modern

2 Weeks Ago

Replies: 87

Just got a Mamiya 6

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Posted By Calzone

Good things happen to good people....

Good things happen to good people. Congradulations on both the camera and the job.

The Mamiya 6 suits you well. I only had the 50/4.0 and for me I did not need anything else.

Cal

Forum: Roger Hicks -- Author of The Rangefinder Book

2 Weeks Ago

Replies: 120

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Posted By Calzone

Fred, Strange, but true. It does seem like I...

Fred,

Strange, but true. It does seem like I have more than my fair share of luck. Nice pre-war with beamed ceilings.

Also seen a few duplexes that have a solarium with two baths. Not cheap but...

Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex

2 Weeks Ago

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The End is Nigh, Rolleiflex

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Posted By Calzone

I had concerns, and I sent my 3.5 F off to get...

I had concerns, and I sent my 3.5 F off to get Fleenored. Had both the shutter and film transport overhauled and also a Maxwell screen upgrade.

About the worse thing you could do is is not use your...

Forum: Roger Hicks -- Author of The Rangefinder Book

2 Weeks Ago

Replies: 120

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Posted By Calzone

Its early But I found a one bedroom in Murry Hill...

Its early But I found a one bedroom in Murry Hill that has both 2 bathrooms and a walk-in closet. I also need space to store 3 of my bicycles.

I sold my Jeep Scrambler that had a Corvette engine in...

Forum: SLRs - the unRF

2 Weeks Ago

Replies: 36

Hasselblad SWC

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Posted By Calzone

My Plaubel has shifts and is 6x9. I'm also going...

My Plaubel has shifts and is 6x9.

I'm also going to get a 21/3.4 Super Elmar to hone the ultra-wide skills.

Cal

Forum: SLRs - the unRF

2 Weeks Ago

Replies: 36

Hasselblad SWC

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Posted By Calzone

If I didn't already own a Plaubel 69W, I'd have...

If I didn't already own a Plaubel 69W, I'd have some serious GAS for a SWC.

Cal

Forum: Technique: How To Shoot It

2 Weeks Ago

Replies: 7

color filter in B&W: do they affect dynamic range

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Posted By Calzone

I think the term "useful" has to be included in...

I think the term "useful" has to be included in this discussion. I use a 2X yellow filter on my Monochrom. My reason is to compress the dynamic range as to avoid or minimize clipping in both the...

Forum: Leica M Film Cameras

3 Weeks Ago

Replies: 48

Most beautiful Leica chrome lens for M3?

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Posted By Calzone

Dave, You only need one kidney to live. :D My...

Dave,

You only need one kidney to live. :D

My chrome M4 with 50 Lux ASPH is a beast.

Cal

Forum: Roger Hicks -- Author of The Rangefinder Book

3 Weeks Ago

Replies: 120

Views: 2,943

Posted By Calzone

Keith, Already have a Beseler 23C non XL....

Keith,

Already have a Beseler 23C non XL. Acquired Nikkor, Schnieder and Rodenstock glass. All I really need besides the space are a few negative carriers for some of the formats.

If it weren't for...

Forum: Roger Hicks -- Author of The Rangefinder Book

3 Weeks Ago

Replies: 120